How do you get the old seed out and clean the feeder before putting new seed into feeder?
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I just lift it off the suction cups, dump it out and refill. The suction cups stay in place on the window and the feeder just lifts off and slides back on.
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Honestly I have so much activity with mine with a wood pecker, a large blue jay, 2 cardinals and then misc small birds that they pick it clean to the point where I have nothing left but when I have a few crumbs I just use a small plastic shovel generally used by kids in the sandbox and it is no problem. You can always just bring it down and re-attach to the suction cups. Also when attaching to window always remember to make the T you take your index finger run along your forehead and the bridge of your nose and the oil allows you to attach with stability. Went ahead and took a picture for you of what I have left in mine today http://www.angrygaming.org/birdfeeder.jpg and slightly smaller then this but gives you an idea of the shovel http://www.amazon.com/Small-Plastic-Shovels-Inches-Stickers/dp/B00G8PJT1W/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1429393476&sr=8-22&keywords=you+plastic+shovel I absolutely love the feeder bought another for myself after giving this as part of a variety of feeders to my mother. She has been enjoying it as well. Feeder actually supports larger birds and neither myself or my mother experienced the feeder falling due to weight.
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I really do not know right now but I assume take it down from the window and just wash it out then dry it and refill.
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This feeder will slide off of the suction cups, allowing it to be cleaned and refilled easily.
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I have an old A-6-3 Droll Tube Feeder as well. Did you purchase the Omni Seed Tray? Did it work on the feeder? Would like to purchase the seed tray if so!
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Soak seeds over night in glass container or tea cup. Rinse in the morning and place on drain system. Seeds should cover the bottom of each container and not pile on each other. Rinse 2-3 times a day. Keep away from direct sunlight. Use common pin to clear debris from holes when clogged. Happy Sprouting!
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yes, just make sure hopper is clean and closes fully or you will lose a bit of seed.
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I soak the 1 pound seed for 2 days. Then blend 8 table spoons into 2 glassOf water. Then filter it in a fine strainer to remove the seed skins. Once filtered, I drink it or add banana to make it taste better
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Good question, Deb Potts. Typically, I just let the birds eat everything and then periodically hose it off. The feeder is, of course, out of doors 24/7 and subject to the weather. And birds, of course, not only carry bacteria, but if they perch above the feeder, they have been know to leave certain types of deposits. So, it is pretty difficult to keep this, or any other feeder, totally clean. I would simply hose it off periodically, making sure that the feeder tube is also sprayed to clear out any the old seed that can be reasonably removed. This is a good, sturdy feeder which keeps the bigger birds out while allowing the smaller ones to feed pretty much undisturbed.
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IF you have it hanging, it needs to be protected from predators & squirrels; IF it's pole-mounted, as long as the feeder is high enough to keep predators away (& hopefully has a baffle of some sort under it to keep squirrels from climbing up). Also make sure that the seed is good (not moldy). BTW - are you using Black Oil Sunflower Seed? Our Cardinals (as well as numerous other species) love it & are on the feeder constantly. We found that the (usually) super cheap "Wild Bird Seed" has so much filler in it that no one wants it & there's a lot of waste. Many Cardinals & others will ground-feed, as well.Good luck! IF you have it hanging, it needs to be protected from predators & squirrels; IF it's pole-mounted, as long as the feeder is high enough to keep predators away (& hopefully has a baffle of some sort under it to keep squirrels from climbing up). Also make sure that the seed is good (not moldy). BTW - are you using Black Oil Sunflower Seed? Our Cardinals (as well as numerous other species) love it & are on the feeder constantly. We found that the (usually) super cheap "Wild Bird Seed" has so much filler in it that no one wants it & there's a lot of waste. Many Cardinals & others will... » Read More IF you have it hanging, it needs to be protected from predators & squirrels; IF it's pole-mounted, as long as the feeder is high enough to keep predators away (& hopefully has a baffle of some sort under it to keep squirrels from climbing up). Also make sure that the seed is good (not moldy). BTW - are you using Black Oil Sunflower Seed? Our Cardinals (as well as numerous other species) love it & are on the feeder constantly. We found that the (usually) super cheap "Wild Bird Seed" has so much filler in it that no one wants it & there's a lot of waste. Many Cardinals & others will ground-feed, as well.Good luck! « Show Less
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Try utilizing a large aluminum pie tin fastened to the lower perch. To be frank, nothing works 100% because the seed hulls will be blown out of the pie tin even under the slightest of wind. You can also try an artificial grass mat directly under the feeder to trap the hulls, shaking it out every few days. Good luck!
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I have used this under my main feeder as a trap, but the birds do fling husks and seed so it is not a cure-all. I have put plastic garbage bags cut open, under the seed feeder to catch the debris and empty it at night. That works well. Keeps the rats and mice from coming in also.
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No. It is the dimensions of the cage before attaching the seed catcher. You could opt to not use it, but it can be removed for easy cleaning. My quaker isn't a food tosser, but she does poop off the edge of her cage. I line the seed catcher with newspaper for easy daily poop removal. This is a sturdy cage and wears well.
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I'm also using a hook to hang my feeder. You'll need the 'hanger' plus 2 large hair pins (cotter pins) that are supplied with the feeder. To attach the hanger to the assembly, look at the sides of the feeder. Away from the perch, of each side of the feeder, there should be a slot and a hole punched through the side. Insert the loop portion of the hanger through the slot and the stub end of the hanger through the hole. Do this on both sides. Once you have the hanger inserted completely, insert the hair pins through the loop on the hanger, inside the feeder. That's all, folks! I'm also using a hook to hang my feeder. You'll need the 'hanger' plus 2 large hair pins (cotter pins) that are supplied with the feeder. To attach the hanger to the assembly, look at the sides of the feeder. Away from the perch, of each side of the feeder, there should be a slot and a hole punched through the side. Insert the loop portion of the hanger through the slot and the stub end of the hanger through the hole. Do this on both sides. Once you have the hanger inserted completely, insert the hair pins through the loop on the hanger, inside the feeder. That's all, folks!
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The plastic feeder can be removed. Or you can put your bowl inside the plastic tray.
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Hi Misha. We got this feeder a few months ago. The thimble-sized top, with the ring in it, is actually a bolt that holds the cap onto the top of the feeder. So grab that top knob and unscrew it. Then you can pull the cap off and fill the feeder.
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It does take a while for the birds to figure it out, but they will. I found that it is easier if you use the "no waste" seeds such as sunflower chips instead of the ones with the shells. In the long run it isn't any more expensive and you don't have any mess under the feeder. Also, you might put some seeds on the tray to get more birds in and looking around. Hope this helps.
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I shake it out over a garbage can to get out crumbs and use a sponge soaked in hot water and dish soap to wipe out any runaway food bits. Then it gets another wipe, this time with a dry dish towel. I leave it open overnight to ensure that any moisture escapes before I use it again.
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I use duct tape. Attach the bowl to the feeder, than using the duct tape go around the outside of the bowl and feeder a couple of times.
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I don't really know, but for this feeder I don't believe you need a seed tray. Seeds do not come flying out of this type of feeder like they do others. We have had a few seeds sprout but it's almost nothing.